Security readout for executives and security teams
This is a legacy Linux kernel resource-control flaw in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3. A local user could bypass the intended locked-memory limit, potentially consuming more memory than policy allows. The evidence points to local exposure only, not remote compromise. Likely exposure is limited to old, unpatched Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3 systems or closely related kernel builds carrying the referenced mlock patch. Modern supported Linux distributions are not identified as affected in the provided bundle. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue. It is not described as remotely exploitable or actively exploited, but any remaining RHEL 3 systems should be remediated, isolated, or retired because they are far beyond normal support expectations. Mitigation focus: Inventory RHEL 3 and related legacy Linux systems.; Review and apply Red Hat RHSA-2005:472 or later vendor kernel guidance.; Retire or isolate systems that cannot receive vendor-supported kernel fixes..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10672CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:1117CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=126411CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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